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The Guardian view on languages and the British: Brexit and an Anglosphere prison Editorial

The English language may seem an asset for Britain. But its dominance may also cut the British mind off from what the rest of the world is saying

The language (or languages) spoken in a society help to define its identity. That is as true of Britain as of every other nation. Most countries, like Britain, have one or sometimes more official languages. To become British, for instance, a person must prove knowledge of English. Equivalent provisions exist in almost all other countries.

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